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A specialized sponge that works to slurp up pollutants, and then release them as desired, may present a reusable, low-cost solution.

Research from Concordia University highlights nanotechnology's potential in enhancing coastal oil spill remediation with ...

Advances in nanotechnology may provide solutions to oil spill cleanups in coastal regions that are more effective, safer and work much faster than current methods, according to a new paper. The paper ...

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